The concussion specialist said "The other thing she said is that its important to know that I WILL get back to everything in my life including my job and cycling. She says she hasn't met anyone that hasn't gotten back. What a statement! She says she has people that don't go back to hockey but I don't play that anyhow."

The issue to consider here is quite simple. Most people being seen by a concussion specialists stop being seen long before this statement can be verified "She says she hasn't met anyone that hasn't gotten back. " The concussed patient just slips away from the doctor with their 80% recovered state. Why should they keep seeing the doctor when they are doing so well. They then return to their normal activities and don't necessarily connect future struggles to the previous concussion.

The research shows that stresses will cause a return of some symptoms. It is difficult to connect this return of some symptoms to the original concussion. One concussion specialist suggest making sure the medical record shows a diagnosis of concussion or even just a probable concussion so that future symptoms can be understood in context. Otherwise, future symptoms cause a diagnosis of malingering or somatoform disorder.

You may be able to return to cycling but the question is should you return to cycling. Riding in a peloton increases the risk of injury due to the domino effect. You want to seriously consider how you can reduce the risk from others near you. Maybe lead a following pack.

My best to you.